Shiffrin remembers late father; wins gold medal

The American skier, Shiffrin, was wearing a heart-shaped pendant containing two miniature photos of her late father that she held open as photographers snapped away to capture the touching moment of winning a gold medal.

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February 17, 2023 - 2:52 PM

Mikaela Shiffrin of USA takes 1st place during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Super G on Jan. 26, 2020 in Bansko Bulgaria. Photo by Christophe Pallot/Agence Zoom/Getty Images/TNS

MERIBEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin had more than just a gold medal hanging around her neck during the awards ceremony for her latest world championship title.

The American skier was also wearing a heart-shaped pendant containing two miniature photos of her late father, which she held open as photographers snapped away to capture the touching moment.

Jeff Shiffrin died at age 65 three years ago this month following an accident at the family home in Colorado.

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